Carrier for store-service apparatus



F" H. H. HAYDEN.

CARRIER FOR STORE SERVICE APPARATUS.

Patented July 3, 1883. E

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HARRIS H. HAYDEN, OF NEW YORK, N. Y. ASSIGNOR TO THE LAMSON CASH RAILWAY COMPANY, OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

CARRIER FOR STORE-SERVICE APPARATUS.-

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 280,468, dated July 3, 1883.

Application filed May 18, 1883. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern: I

Be it known that I, HARRIS H: HAYDEN, of the city, county, and State of New York, have invented certain Improvements in Carriers for Store-Service Apparatus, of which the following is a specification.

My invention consists, mainly, in certain improvements in carriers for store-service apparatus, whereby I am enabled to facilitate the insertion and removal of the goods to be carried without the dangers heretofore incident to the removal of the carriers from the ways, the said improvements being hereinafter fully described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a side view of acarrier illustrating my improvements; Fig. 2, an end view. Fig. 3 is a part sectional elevation, showing a device for removing the receptacle of a carrier and a stand for supporting the same.

The carrier consists of a body or frame, f, provided with one or more friction-wheels, adapted to run upon the way A, of any suitable construction, and a receptacle, h, connected in any suitable manner with the frame f, so as to be readily detachable therefrom. As shown, the frame f extends beneath or embraces the wire constituting the way A, so that the body of acarrier is undetachable fromthe way. The frame,however, may be differently constructed, and may be provided with loops embracing the way, or may in any other suitable manner be prevented from being withdrawn from the way while capable of ready movement thereon.

Any suitable connection may be made between the receptacle h and the frame of the carrier. As shown, the carrier has a projection, 6, with pins cl at the sides, with which engage hooks 9 upon the frame of the receptacle h, which may therefore be detached by lifting it slightly and then moving it to one side, leaving the frame upon the way.

The receptacle maybe constructed either for the reception of parcels or to hold merely the money or the books of the salesmen. As shown, it is intended for the reception of goods, and consists of a rectangular frame or bail, j, arranged vertically, and a horizontal frame, m, connected thereto and supporting a flexible bag, 1), of net-ting, fabric, or other material 3 and this material may be elastic orv extensible, so as to permit the introduction of articles of different sizes. By the combination of the frames mj, I secure considerable stiffness, without undue increase in weighta stiffness which is especially desirable when, as shown, the carrier is provided with a pendent handle, 01, which may be used to raise or lower the receptacle, or, in cases where the receptacle and frame are permanently connected, as a means for taking the carrier readily from the track. The pendent handle also serves as a'means of propelling the carrier from below.

WVhen the ways are at a considerable distance above the floor, it is desirable to provide means whereby the receptacle maybe removed without the operator necessarily taking an elevated position. For this purpose I employ a supplemental handle, F, having a socket, m, at the upper end, to receive the handle n, which in such case may be in the form of a pin or projection, as shown in Fig. 3. By means of this handle the receptacle may be readily reached from below and lifted from its supports upon the carrier-frame, or elevated and connected thereto. The top of the handle F may have one or more notches, y, to receive ribs 1" upon the receptacle. This prevents the carrier or receptacle from turning round on the handle, and permits the attendant to manipulate the parts so as to facilitate the attachment and detachment of the same.

The operations of the apparatus may be greatly facilitated by providing a means for holding the receptacles when not in use. For this purpose I employ a frame, H, secured to the counter, or in any other suitable position,

and provided with a socket for receiving the handleF, or otherwise constructed to afford a suitable support. This frameHmay be in the form of a standard or a bracket, for attachment to the wall or shelving.

To prevent the accidents resulting from the wheels of the carrier slipping from the way, and

the jamming of the latter between the sides of the wheels and the frame, I provide the carrier with fingers i, extending upward at opposite sides of the way and diverging to form a V- shaped notch, which effectually prevents the wheels from slipping to one side of the way,

As shown, these fingers are formed by bending up the notched ends of a strip, 10, extending beneath the wheels.

It is obvious that the stand for the reception of the supplemental handle may, if desired, be used without thelattcr, if the carrier or the handle or projection on the same is so shaped as to fit the stand.

As shown, the portion 2 of the frame heavy enough to counterbalance the wheels and maintain the body of the carrier in an upright position, where the receptacle is detached. It is advisable, however, in many instances to hold the body positively in place. Different supports may be used for this purposefor instance, a finger, 10, extending from an arm or hanger, I, and catching in a loop, a, 011 the carrier; or the carrier may run between fingers or stops at opposite sides.

\Vithout limiting myself to the precise construction of parts set forth, I claim 1. The combination, with thcway of astoreservice appa atus, of a carrier having a body moving upon the way and permanently connected therewith, and a receptacle detachably connected with the body of the carrier, substantially as set forth.

2. A carrier for store-servi ce apparatus, consisting of a body adapted to move upon the way, and a receptacle connected detachably to the body, substantially as specified.

3. The combination, in the receptacle of a storeservice carrier, of averticalv frame, 7' and a horizontal frame, m, connected together and supporting a flexible bag, 12, substantially as set forth.

4. The combination, with a store-service carrier, of a pendent handle extending below the receptacle, substantially as specified.

5. The combination, with a store-service carrier having a pendent handle, of a supplemental handleprovided with a socket, for the purpose set forth.

6. The frame of a store-service carrier, provided with projections extendingupward upon opposite sides of the way, for the purpose specified.

7. A frame, H, adapted for attachment to a counter or support, and constructed as a support for the carrier or receptacle, substantially as set forth.

8. The combination, with the way and the carrier, having a detachable receptacle, of a support for the body of the carrier, substan ti ally as set forth.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two sub scribing witnesses.

HARRIS H. HAYDEJ.

'Witnesses:

WM. TRUsLow, \VM. B. 1)]; Lacy. 

